When Alita: Battle Angel hit theaters in 2019, it carved out a loyal fanbase nearly overnight. Though the cyberpunk action film received mixed critical reviews, audiences were captivated by its visual grandeur, kinetic fight scenes, and the soulful performance of Rosa Salazar as the wide-eyed yet deadly cyborg heroine. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and produced by James Cameron, the film ended on a cliffhanger that promised more to come with a showdown in Zalem, deeper revelations about Alita’s past, and the rise of a revolution. But 5 years later, the sequel remains elusive.